Enrollment
399
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, MO
Washington West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293111002295
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington West Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington West Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington West Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Washington, MO.
School address
District: Washington · Missouri
NCES ID 293111002295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington West Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington West Elementary
Washington West Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Washington, Missouri, enrolling 399 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 399 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 528 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Washington's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Point Elementary (425 students): Washington West Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 11.5:1).
Washington also operates Washington High School (1,263 students) and Washington Middle (505 students) alongside Washington West Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington West Elementary compares
Washington West Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Washington West Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington, which includes Washington West Elementary.
$12,839
Per student
-1%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.1%
State 13.6%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marthasville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington West Elementary
How many students attend Washington West Elementary?
Washington West Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington West Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington West Elementary?
31.6% of students at Washington West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington West Elementary is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Washington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington West Elementary?
Washington West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington West Elementary rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington West Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Washington, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Washington West Elementary a good school?
Washington West Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington?
Besides Washington West Elementary, Washington also operates Washington High School (1,263 students), Washington Middle (505 students), and South Point Elementary (425 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.
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